11th Dec 2015 09:55
LONDON (Alliance News) - Satellite communications company Inmarsat PLC on Friday said it has agreed a partnership with Australian communications technology company EM Solutions to develop a combined MilSatCom/Global Xpress maritime satellite terminal.
The new terminal is expected to get full accreditation from Inmarsat in the second quarter of 2016 and will then be submitted for Wideband Global Satcom certification.
The terminal is being created for an Australian government customer. No financial details on the contract or the collaboration were disclosed.
"Today's announcement is a further example of Inmarsat's strategy of responding quickly and effectively to customer demands. In this instance, the Australian government customer was looking to increase the operational capabilities of their satellite communications within significant budget constraints and the requirement to reduce the footprint of satellite equipment on-board its new vessels," said Andy Start, the president of Inmarsat Global Government.
Inmarsat shares were down 0.1% to 1,111.00 pence on Friday.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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